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Dec 13 2024FINANCE

How Not Buying a House Led to a Fortune Lost

Meet Amos Nadler, a behavioral finance professor who decided to test his theories in reality. He dabbled in the stock market, buying Nvidia shares when they were just a few dollars each. He owned somewhere between $800 to $1, 000 worth of Nvidia, and sold a good chunk of them before 2014. At the tim

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Dec 13 2024ENVIRONMENT

UN Chief in Lesotho: Wealthy Nations Must Act on Climate Promises

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres visited Lesotho, urging rich countries to keep their climate finance promises. He highlighted the urgency for Africa, which faces severe impacts despite contributing little to global warming. Guterres also pushed for permanent African seats on the UN

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Dec 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

Could Tariffs Make PS5 Pro 40% Pricier? Affordable Ways to Buy Now

President-elect Trump's tariff plans might hike video game console prices. The PS5 Pro could jump from $700 to $980 due to tariffs. Should you buy it now with a credit card or a buy now, pay later plan? Let's see if it's worth it! Tariffs could make the PS5 Pro 40% more expensive, says a study. If

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Dec 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

iOS 18. 2 Updates: Apple's AI Hits the Scene

Apple's new iOS 18. 2 brings some cool AI features to the table, like ChatGPT for Siri and an AI image generator called Image Playground. But are these updates actually useful, or are they just flashy new toys? Let's take a look. First off, iOS 18. 2 finally lets Siri talk to ChatGPT. This means Si

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Dec 12 2024HEALTH

Contraception Choices of US Foreign-Born Women: What Matters?

Using contraception is a smart way to prevent unexpected pregnancies. But did you know that women who were born in other countries and now live in the US are less likely to use it compared to women born here? This study wanted to figure out why that is. They looked at data from a big survey done in

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Dec 12 2024POLITICS

Sprucing Up Texas' Ethics Watchdog

The Texas Ethics Commission (TEC), tasked with keeping political players honest, is facing some hurdles. A recent review by the state's Sunset Advisory Commission staff found that the rules making sure politicians and others follow campaign finance laws are too complicated. These rules are hard to f

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Dec 12 2024HEALTH

A Local Surprise Makes a Big Difference for a Teacher

Imagine receiving a life-changing surprise when you least expect it. That's exactly what Julie Drew, a fifth-grade teacher at Kruse Educational Center in Orland Park, experienced. Dowling Legacy and Retirement, a local retirement planning company, teamed up with the Gradient Giving Foundation to mak

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Dec 12 2024CELEBRITIES

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's Engagement: A Star-Studded Celebration

Selena Gomez's recent engagement to Benny Blanco has sparked a wave of excitement and congratulations from her celebrity friends. The couple, who have been together for about a year and a half, announced their engagement on Instagram. Gomez shared a series of photos, including one where she is seen

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Dec 12 2024FINANCE

Sister's Money Requests: A Never-Ending Story

Hey there, readers! Let's chat about this tricky situation. A young woman's sister keeps asking for money, pretending it's for their niece. But the woman suspects her sister might not be using the cash for its intended purpose. She's worried the money could be funding her sister's expensive lifestyl

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Dec 12 2024BUSINESS

Nissan's Big Shakeup: New Faces, New Strategies

Japanese car maker Nissan has given its management team a big shakeup. Jeremie Papin, who was in charge of Nissan's U. S. operations, is now the new chief financial officer. This change comes after Nissan had a tough quarter, losing money and seeing sales drop. Papin has a lot of experience, which N

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